Northern Ireland Running

Hi James - I studied in Coleraine for three years some years ago. I have been planning a visit in the Summer and would love to do an event there. Please let us know if any races are around this summer.

Don't live in NI now James - but do miss the place and the clean air - let alone visits to Bushmills!

I graduated in 1989 - so 15 years ago now. I know the Uni has expanded. I did apply for a research post over there but didn't even get an interview. Not doing too bad with the fags now(really hate them) as plodding has become more important.

Morning man usually James but joining local club in newe year to "get me out". 7 miles in 50 is good. Could've managed it once and maybe again now got back into it - but I'm kicking on a few numbers. Got a 5 miler this am:O)

Tell the truth I can't tell the difference James -praps coz of the fags - always harder for me. I am up like a shot in the mornings - two cups of tea a fag(alright 2!) and I'm off. I am however slightly faster in the afternoons. Don't know owt about POWERbreath although 'tother 1/2s is quite powerful first thing:O))

Just thought i'd say hello from Co Down. I'm having a bit of a rest from road running right now (47 with crumbling knees) and am doing most of my running up in the Mournes. No traffic, beautiful scenery and times don't matter!If you don't mind wet feet give it a go.

Hi James just droped in to see how your thred was going glad to see you are still training hard. It makes it easier if you have a goal to aim for. See you on Monday you'll be glad to know its only 4.5 miles and not 5.5 miles

James it's quite likely that your trainers have lost their cushioning after using them for nearly a year.

As for the Belfast Marathon, I might actually consider it although I was also thinking about Dublin. I am back after injury to doing around 15 miles per week in total and I think it would be a good basis to start to build up from. (plus a mate was keen to run it too)

Anybody interested in fell running should contact the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association. They can give you plenty of advice, fixture lists and training days. There is a fell race over the Mournes but it is a very serious two day affair.Bit too much for me i'm afraid. I might do the Glenariff myself if the Knees hold together. If you pass a middle aged, overweight and balding fella who looks in a lot of pain, say hello - it's probably me. Tell santa to bring you Inov8's- They are brilliant.

Hi James Hope you had a nice xmas - In the Mournes you need fell shoes for stepping out the car. Get up there and have a go. When it comes to fell races, who gives a toss about being good, just have fun. It's funny, my wife can't wait to get rid of me for two days....

no i dont Mrs TAZ.still very much a plodder,10 minute miler.usual run 3.5 - 4 miles 3/4 times a week around pond park/prince william/ballymacash area or hillsboro park.maybe consider a club when my fitness/ability is improved.how about you?

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